Radiant Systems P1510 Screen Won't Turn On

[uhyana]

There was a Radiant Systems P1510 left over in an abandoned restaurant I bought a while back. It I couldn't find a power cord so I just used one from an old computer monitor. When I turn the P1510 on the fans start spinning but the screen doesn't do anything, it doesn't even light up a tiny bit. I plugged an ethernet cord into it while it was on and then plugged it into my mac and it showed that I was giving it a secure internet connection. Does anyone know what is wrong? Do I need the actual power cord?

 

[coorsman]

No, the power cord is standard, the power supply is possibly bad or other problems on the mother board or back light on the screen. The network will light up even with no power on the board. There is a fan in the power supply that will turn on if powered up.

If there are no beeps try removing the memory and re-seating. I'm guessing you did push the little red power button on the machine.

Cheers,
Coorsman

 

[uhyana]

I'll try to take it apart today. When I press the red on/off button it instantly makes the slightest beep but that's the only beep it makes.

 

[TowerActual]

Uhyana,
I have a storage room full of dead old 1500 series Radiants. FREE ADVICE: Stop messing with it and just buy a new terminal. When it comes up and spins but the screen is black its going to be the screen itself or the motherboard, both headaches to fix unless you have the part. Once these things go they are tough to get back to fighting weight.

-TA

 

[uhyana]

Alright, thanks for the advice. I unplugged and replugged the BLIGHT, HD PWR, HDD, and LCD cords and turned it back on and still the same results. I notice that there is an empty CF slot, but I'm assuming that it's supposed to be empty. I guess I just give up, would be nice though to have a free touch screen terminal instead of having to buy one.

 

[Knectech]

If you are looking for a good terminal, we sell a solid state one at a competitive price with 3 year warranty. We can also repair your 1510s

ty@knectech.com

Knectech

 

[posrescue]

You can always test to see if it is the power supply by plugging a standard computer PS into the power supply input on the IO board. You will just have to cut off the clip on the new power supply.